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HP DesignJet T210
24" technical / CAD plotter
- ModelT210
- Prints24" wide
- Score48/100
Authorized HP dealerGenuine hardware & ink
2-year warranty includedExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The HP DesignJet T210 24-in is a compact 24-inch color technical printer for local AEC drawing output.
- HP rates normal-quality A1 output at 59 pph, but real issue-set time also includes file processing and media handling.
- It supports rolls up to 24 inches wide and custom prints up to 24 by 75 inches.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Productivity Rated at 45.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 6 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
Overview
The small-footprint plotter for firms that print plans by the handful, not the pallet
Picture the corner of a small studio where there’s no room for a floor-standing plotter. That’s the job the T210 was built for. It’s a 24-in thermal inkjet that prints up to D-size drawings, runs off a single roll up to 24″ wide, and takes cut sheets too. At 39.9″ wide and 47.4 lbs, it sits on a desk or credenza. HP calls it the smallest plotter in the line.
Print speed is rated at 59 A1 prints per hour in normal quality, and resolution tops out at 2400 x 1200 DPI. For an office running a few plan sets a week, that’s plenty. Four inks (HP 712) feed the HP 713 printhead. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet and USB cover submission from CAD, Bluebeam or a phone. The HP Click app handles PDF and drawing files without a fussy driver.
- Small architecture or design studios printing occasional D-size permit and bid sets
- Field offices and satellite locations with no dedicated print room
- Engineers who print 1–5 sets a week and value desk space over volume
- Firms replacing an aging HP T120 24-in that outlived its usefulness
Where it’s not the right tool: single-roll only, so if you juggle bond and vellum or long unattended runs, look at the T230 24-in or T250 24-in in the same family, or the dual-roll T520 24-in. Need scanning? That’s the T830 24-in.
- 24″Max print width
- 397 ft²/hRated speed
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 24 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
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At a glance
- Print width
- Up to 24 in (61 cm) roll
- Max print size
- 24" x 75" (610 x 1897 mm)
- Print technology
- Thermal inkjet, 4 inks (CMYK)
- Resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Rated speed
- 59 A1 prints/hour, normal quality
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0
- Footprint / weight
- 39.9" W x 17.3" D x 11.2" H, 47.4 lbs
- Consumables
- HP 712 inks, HP 713 printhead
Ideal for: small studios and field offices printing a few D-size sets a week where desk space matters more than volume. Not the tool for: high-volume plan production, dual-media workflows, or shops needing an integrated scanner.
Features
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Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The HP DesignJet T210 24-in is a compact 24-inch color technical printer for local AEC drawing output.
- HP rates normal-quality A1 output at 59 pph, but real issue-set time also includes file processing and media handling.
- It supports rolls up to 24 inches wide and custom prints up to 24 by 75 inches.
- There is no scanning or copying, so redline capture and document conversion require another device.
- HP 712 inks and the HP 713 printhead are the compatible imaging supplies.
- The T830 is the relevant in-family alternative when wide-format scanning and copying are required.
At 4:45 p.m., the person at the output tray usually needs a clean permit sheet, a revised detail, or a color coordination plan—not a machine that occupies half the studio. The HP DesignJet T210 24-in is a compact, single-roll color plotter for that kind of everyday AEC work: drawings up to 24 inches wide, plus smaller sheets when the job does not justify a trip to the reprographics counter.
It is a printer, not a wide-format document hub. There is no scanner or copier here. That keeps the role simple: receive files over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or USB; print technical documents; get back to the deadline. HP rates it at 59 A1 pages per hour in normal quality. Useful context: that rating is about output rate, not the full time spent opening files, loading media, and sorting a bid package.
24" x 75" (610 x 1897 mm)Maximum print sizeFits standard 24-inch technical-document workflows.
59 pphRated A1 speedHP normal-quality rating.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionFor color and technical output.
47.4 lbs (21.5 kg)Printer weightA manageable footprint for a studio or project office.
Where the T210 earns its desk space
This machine fits small architecture practices, engineering pods, survey teams, field offices, and construction managers who print drawings regularly but do not need production-room automation. Its 24-inch roll width covers many plan, detail, map, and presentation-sheet needs. Cut-sheet support is useful for the odd smaller print, while the 0.012-inch media-thickness limit and recommended 60–280 g/m² media range give it room for ordinary bond, coated papers, and heavier presentation stocks.
The four-color thermal inkjet system uses black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. For AEC work, that means a practical mix of black linework and color-coded disciplines, utility markups, phasing plans, GIS output, and client-review sheets. The 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution is relevant when fine annotation and colored overlays share the same sheet. The machine uses HP 712 inks and an HP 713 printhead.
Bottom line: The T210 is built for teams that need capable 24-inch color output close to the people issuing documents.
The workflow limits matter more than the footprint
The failure mode is not poor print quality. It is asking a compact single-roll printer to behave like a reprographics department. The maximum roll diameter is 3.94 inches and rear-roll weight is 9.04 lbs, so roll changes are part of the operator routine. There is no stated second-roll capability, no scanning, and no copying. If the job mixes half-size sheets, full-size plans, revised addenda, and markups, someone will still be tending the process. Printers do not collate themselves out of kindness.
HP Click App for Windows and macOS, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, and the HP app for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS provide the supplied submission paths. JPEG and URF are the listed page-description languages. IT should also account for Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0, and HP dynamic security when reviewing network and consumables policies.
Bottom line: It is a good local printer, but it is not the right tool for scan-copy workflows or unattended mixed-set production.
Use the plot-time estimator to turn the rated A1 output figure into a planning estimate for your next issue set; allow extra time for file processing, media handling, and collection.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 397 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
How it sits in the family
Against the HP DesignJet T130 24-in, the T210 brings a higher listed maximum resolution: 2400 x 1200 DPI rather than 1200 x 1200 DPI. That is the sensible comparison for a buyer moving up from a basic technical printer and wanting more headroom for fine colored information.
The HP DesignJet T230 24-in and HP DesignJet T250 24-in are the closer in-family alternatives to examine when choosing within this 24-inch group. The supplied data here does not establish a universal winner among them, so compare the actual media handling, connectivity, software, and support terms offered for each configuration. If scanning and copying are part of the daily workflow, the HP DesignJet T830 24-in is the relevant in-family direction because it is listed as a scanner/MFP. If recurring work needs wider output and dual-roll handling, the HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in is a materially different class of machine.
Bottom line: Choose the T210 for straightforward local plotting; move up when document capture, wider sheets, or less operator intervention becomes the real problem.
Compare before the next deadline
Compare the HP DesignJet T210 24-in and HP DesignJet T230 24-inCheck the closer 24-inch in-family alternative.Compare the HP DesignJet T210 24-in and HP DesignJet T830 24-inUseful when scan and copy work is part of the requirement.View the 24-inch technical printer rankingPlace this model in its class.How we assess technical printersSee the criteria behind the class analysis.
The read
The HP DesignJet T210 24-in is a practical fit for an AEC team that needs nearby 24-inch color plotting without adding a large machine to the office. Its compact 39.9-inch by 17.3-inch footprint, 47.4-lb weight, and network options make that case easy. The trade-off is equally plain: one roll, no scanning, no copying, and an operator still involved when a deadline turns into a stack of mixed documents. Buy it for steady drawing output, not for production automation. Bottom line: If your print queue is measured in a few drawings at a time rather than a whole bid-room shift, the T210 is in its lane.
Spec analysis
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 24 in |
|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjetmanufacturer-verified |
| Maximum resolution | up to 2400 x 1200manufacturer-verified |
| Print speed | 45manufacturer-verified |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 4manufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | JPEG, URF |
| Internal memory | 512 MB |
| Maximum print size | 610 x 1897 mm |
| Media thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Scanning | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fimanufacturer-verified |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)manufacturer-verified |
| Power consumption | 35 W |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyThermal inkjet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
| Resolution color | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | JPEG, URF |
| Print speed (normal quality, A1) | 59 pph |
Performance
| HP segment | Business |
|---|---|
| Certification | Compliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC/RED Directives), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Certified as Class B product: Korea (KCC) |
| Product color | Black |
| Internal memory | 512 MB |
| Country of origin | China |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Print margin roll | 0.197" (5 mm) |
| Custom media sizes | 210 x 279 to 610 x 1897 mm |
| Maximum print size | 610 x 1897 mm |
| Maximum roll width | 24" (61 cm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 3.94" (10 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Plain paper, Semi-glossy paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Heavy paper, Satin paper |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 |
| Roll weight (rear roll) | 9.04 lbs (4.1 kg) |
| Recommended media weight | 60 – 280 g/m² |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1, A2, A3, A4 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
Technical details
| Box contents | HP DesignJet T210 24-in Printer, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, spindle, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 17.3" (440 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 39.9" (1013 mm) |
| Height | 11.2" (285 mm) |
| Weight | 47.4 lbs (21.5 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 2.1 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 35 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating altitude | 0 – 118110.2" (0 – 3000 m) |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 – 55 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 – 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 – 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Other features
| UNSPSC-code | 43212104 |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Compliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC/RED Directives), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Certified as Class B product: Korea (KCC) |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
Packaging data
| Package depth | 22.6" (575 mm) |
|---|---|
| Package width | 45.5" (1155 mm) |
| Package height | 15.9" (405 mm) |
| Package weight | 59.5 lbs (27 kg) |
| Bundled software | HP Click App for Windows and macOS, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP app for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS |
Sustainability
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Carbon footprint
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 270 |
|---|---|
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 14 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 15 |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 200 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 44 |
Brand-specific features
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 199896288545. 198701035275 |
|---|---|
| HP dynamic security | Yes |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (B19) 199896288545; (B1K) 198701035275 |
Everything that fits the HP DesignJet T210
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
8 ink cartridges · 9 paper & media items · 4 accessories
HP DesignJet T210 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the HP DesignJet T210 24-in Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 8
Paper & Media 9
Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative imageHP Universal Gloss Photo Paper
HP Universal Coated PaperRepresentative imageHP Universal Bond Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageMagic 36LB Heavyweight Coated Inkjet Paper (JS036)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative imageMagic 4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (DMCF4HPS)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)
Questions
Straight answers
Is the HP DesignJet T210 24-in suitable for architectural and engineering drawings?
Yes. Its 24-inch maximum roll width, four-color thermal inkjet system, and 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution suit everyday technical drawings, color coordination plans, maps, and presentation-oriented sheets.
Can the T210 scan marked-up plans or make wide-format copies?
No. The T210 has no scanning or copying capability. Firms that regularly capture redlines or copy plans should consider the HP DesignJet T830 24-in, which is listed as a scanner/MFP.
How fast is the HP DesignJet T210 24-in?
HP rates it at 59 pph for A1 prints in normal quality. That figure should be treated as a print-rate reference; PDF processing, roll loading, and operator handling affect the time a real set takes.
What connectivity does the printer provide?
It supports Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and one USB 2.0 port. Ethernet LAN data rates are listed at 1000 Mbit/s.
What supplies does this printer use?
The compatible consumables are HP 712 inks and the HP 713 printhead.
When should a buyer move beyond this model?
Move beyond it when scanning, copying, wider output, dual-roll work, or lower operator involvement is central to the workflow. The HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-in is the listed in-family option for a wider dual-roll requirement.
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